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Fruit Pizza Cookies

These delightful cookies combine a soft, buttery base with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruits, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie base
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4.5-5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
For the frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature) Ensure it's soft for easy mixing.
  • 3 tablespoons butter (at room temperature)
  • 1.33 cups powdered sugar
For the toppings
  • 3 cups of your choice of fresh, vibrant fruits e.g., strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mango.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together the butter, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Gradually mix in the salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Alternate adding flour, milk, and heavy cream until a soft dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out half of the chilled dough to ½ inch thickness, cut into desired shapes, and place on baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes, checking for a golden brown bottom to assess doneness.
  4. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
Frosting & Topping
  1. Whip together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until creamy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Spread the frosting over each cooled cookie and top with fresh fruits.

Notes

For added flavor, mix lemon zest into the cream cheese frosting. Experiment with various fruits based on availability.